Description
Looking to impress with a quick dinner that tastes like it came from a five-star kitchen? These Crispy Parmesan Chicken Bites with Smoked Cajun Alfredo are a knockout. Juicy bites of chicken wrapped in a golden, crunchy parmesan coating pair beautifully with rich Cajun-spiced Alfredo pasta. It’s a must-try for easy dinners, meal prep lunches, or when you need food ideas that bring the wow factor. If you’re hunting for easy recipes with bold flavor, this one checks every box—comforting, indulgent, and simple enough for any night of the week.
Ingredients
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup shredded smoked gouda or smoked cheddar
1/4 cup grated parmesan (for sauce)
8 ounces fettuccine or rigatoni pasta
Salt to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
1. Cut chicken into bite-sized chunks.
2. Whisk eggs in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, and paprika. In a third bowl, mix panko and parmesan.
3. Coat each chicken piece in flour, then egg, then panko-parmesan mixture.
4. Heat oil in skillet. Fry chicken until golden and cooked through, 3–4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
5. Boil pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
6. Melt butter in saucepan, stir in Cajun seasoning and garlic powder. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
7. Stir in shredded smoked gouda and parmesan. Cook until sauce is smooth and creamy.
8. Toss pasta with Alfredo sauce until fully coated.
9. Plate pasta with crispy chicken. Garnish with parsley and extra parmesan.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For maximum crispiness, don’t overcrowd the skillet when frying the chicken.
Use freshly grated cheese for a smoother Alfredo sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop + Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 47g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
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